I really feel this should have been the first lesson they taught to us, but maybe they are thinking we know better since it's already a "level II" class. Well, whatever the case, I was thoroughly enlightened.
At the beginning of class we took a quiz, which I'll include here. If I was more computer savy, then I'd allow you to take the quiz yourself, to see how you did. For now, I'll just include all the answers at the bottom.
*Quiz courtesy of the Army Family Team Building handouts
1. A common ceremony seen in today's military environment is:
a. Reveille
b. Promotions
c. Change of Command
d. All of the above
2. "Rendering honors" is one of the number of ceremonial functions that exemplifies the rich history and pageantry of the Army.
___True or ___False
3. When retreat is played and you are driving on post, the appropriate civilian behavior is to stop the vehicle and pay respect to the flag silently.
___True or ___False
4. The Hail and Farewell event may be:
a. Staff Call Meeting
b. Weekend Trip
c. Lunch, Dinner or Reception
5. Hail and Farewells are typically an all ranks event.
___True or ___False
6. A "Coffee" and an FRG gathering are the same thing.
___True or ___False
7. Who usually hosts a unit's New Year's Reception?
______________________________________________
8. Formal evens in the Army are generally called:
a. A Ball
b. A Formal
c. A Dining-In
d. A Dining-Out
e. All of the above
9. What is the primary difference between a Dining-In and a Dining-Out?
___________________________________________________________
10. Where is the written verbal response to a toast usually found at a formal function?
____________________________________________________________________
11. You must always toast with wine.
___True or ___False
12. "R.S.V.P " is written on an invitation when a hostess wants to know what?
________________________________________________________________
13. Thank-you notes should be written within 48 hours of the event or gift.
___ True or ___False
14. Children are welcome at all functions in the military.
___ True or ___False
15. Name tags are worn on:
a. the right side
b. the left side
16. You should always send a thank-you note for a hostess gift.
___True or ___False
17. There are only three official types of basic dress terms: Formal, Informal and Casual.
___True or ___False
18. In a basic table setting, the bread plate is found:
a. on the upper right
b. on the upper left
c. directly above the dinner plate
d. on the buffet table
19. The tea is the dressiest of daytime events.
___True or ___ False
20. You may address senior people by their first names if:
a. They introduce themselves by first name
b. you are about the same age
c. you are invited to do so
d. anytime you like, because you are not in the Army.
** 1.d, 2.T, 3.T, 4.c, 5.F, 6.F, 7.Command/General of Post, 8.e, 9.A Dining-Out a spouse or guest are invited, Dining-In is only for the soldiers, 10.On the program, 11.T, 12.If you are coming and how many, 13.T, 14.F, 15.a, 16.F, 17.F-this one is a trick question, 18.b, 19.T, 20.c
I hope you did well, I got about 13 right, even with my extent knowledge of watching army wives I didn't get them all right. Haha. Also, I really think it depends on who you are getting information from. Some of the answers I marked were because I had gotten them from Officer's wives--which is what I am, however the woman teaching the class was an enlisted wife. I think it makes a difference, because there were differencing opinions. However, I'm really new at this, so it probably just all equals out in the end. I'm sure it also makes a difference if you are Active Duty, Nat. Guard or Reserves. The best advice I could say is just get to know the culture of your post/area/unit or base. If you don't know, ask questions--from what I've heard, it's better to ask, then to do it wrong. (show up in the wrong dress attire, bring your kids when they aren't allowed, don't RSVP, etc).
If you want to see more detailed answers to the questions, see the "Traditions/Culture" tab.
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